Chocolate & Confectionery

Pralino

Lebanese chocolate manufacturer in Mkalles making handcrafted chocolates for retail, celebrations, corporate gifts and wholesale export.

Mkalles, Mount Lebanon
Pralino

Pralino is a chocolate manufacturer run by founder and head chocolate maker Elias J. Hamaoui, who set out to build a company where quality and unusual flavor pairings come first. Production is based in the industrial city of Mkalles, east of Beirut, and the company keeps a retail presence in Achrafieh. The range is large: more than 300 assorted chocolates in different flavors, shapes and sizes, plus confectionery and chocolate-based treats. A big part of the business is celebrations, with chocolate arrangements for weddings, newborns and baby showers, and corporate gifts that can carry a client's logo. Pralino also sells wholesale and supplies several hundred outlets in more than 20 countries. Its production is certified to the ISO 22000 food safety standard, which matters for buyers ordering in volume.

Pralino at a glance

  • Founded by Elias J. Hamaoui, head chocolate maker
  • Over 300 assorted chocolates in the range
  • ISO 22000 certified
  • Supplies wholesale outlets in more than 20 countries

Who is behind Pralino

  • Elias J. Hamaoui (Founder and Head Chocolate Maker). Source: pralino.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are Pralino chocolates made?
The company lists its address at the Pralino Building in the Mkalles industrial city, Lebanon.
Can Pralino make branded chocolates for a company?
Yes. Pralino offers corporate gifts that can carry a client's logo or design.
Does Pralino sell wholesale?
Yes. It has a wholesale section and a quote request page on its website, and supplies outlets in more than 20 countries.

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